HC Deb 27 June 1917 vol 95 cc363-4
56. Sir B. FALLE

asked the Prime Minister if he is aware that Members of the other House are not exempted from military service by reason of serving or sitting in that House; and if Members of this House are exempted, by what means, or for what reasons, such exemption is or can be obtained?

Mr. FORSTER

A Member of Parliament sitting in either House is not, as such, exempted from liability to be called up for military service. An Instruction was, however, issued in August last for the general guidance of recruiting officers that a Member of Parliament who, having been examined by a medical board, is found not fit for general service, is not to be called up.

Sir B. FALLE

Will these Members be re-examined?

Mr. FORSTER

Yes, Sir. I see no reason why they should not.